MUSCAT: Oman’s Special Economic Zone Authority in Duqm (Sezad) on Wednesday signed an agreement with Combined Group Contracting Company to build infrastructure facilities for government berth at the port. The total project cost is estimated at OMR55.4 million and implementation will take 30 months from the date of awarding, excluding 30 days of preparations, said a press release.
The government berth is the first integrated berth implemented in Oman ports to serve government agencies with a total length of 980 metres allocated to a number of government entities as well as for fast ferries. It is one of the most important security facilities at Duqm Port. It will provide readiness to manage logistics operations for these entities and the security aspect of the port and the entire special economic zone.
The work for new project includes the construction of buildings, roads, facilities and utilities necessary for the operation of the government berth. Yahya bin Said bin Abdullah Al Jabri, chairman of Sezad and Abdulrahman Mousa Al Marouf, chairman of Kuwait-based CGCC, have signed the agreement.
The infrastructure works include execution of electrical, potable water, telecommunications and sewer networks, fire-fighting systems, construction of four pumps, drainage of surface water, water tanks, fencing government berth, and construction of security gates.
The length of roads implemented at the government berth will be about two kilometers (dual and single carriageways) with minimum width of seven meters. It includes main and internal roads along with road lighting and providing parking for all kinds of vehicles and construction of three helipads.
The project also includes the construction of the buildings of a number of government agencies, housing for staff, administrative offices and logistics areas. It will also include a building for fast ferry travellers along with the related services and facilities, such as waiting halls, stores and public utilities.
